Visakhapatnam Railway Station Earns Platinum Rating from Green Building Council

Quick Summary

• Visakhapatnam railway station, part of East Coast Railway (ECoR), received the prestigious ‘Green Railway Station Certification’ with a ‘Platinum’ rating from the Global green Building council (GGBC.
• The certification acknowledges eco-amiable practices, sustainability measures, and clean standards maintained at the station.
• The evaluation framework focuses on water conservation, scientific waste management, energy efficiency, reduced fossil fuel reliance, limited virgin material use, and promotion of health for passengers and staff.
• Divisional Railway Manager lalit Bohra praised team efforts for achieving this milestone.
• Complimenting this progress are two significant developments: (1) Plans for building 14 platforms at Visakhapatnam Junction too meet increasing demand; (2) inauguration of ECoR zone’s first ‘sleeping pod’ facility at the railway station.
• Key individuals including Railway Standing Committee chairman C.M. Ramesh and State Minister dola Sree Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy congratulated officials involved while emphasizing further development as a ‘clean and green’ city under governmental guidance.

Indian Opinion Analysis
The Platinum certification awarded to Visakhapatnam railway station showcases India’s proactive efforts in blending environmental sustainability with infrastructure modernization. Given India’s growing transport demands amid urban expansion challenges such achievements effective presentation enabling innovation highlighting tackling externalities routine public ventures signals door open!